तस्मै ते परमेशाय कल्पयाम्युत्तरीयकम्
For you, the Supreme Lord, I prepare the upper cloth.
तैलादिदूषितं जीर्णं सच्छिद्रं मलिनं त्यजेत्
One must discard garments that are soiled with oil and similar substances, worn out, torn, or dirty.
यज्ञसूत्राय तस्मै ते यज्ञसूत्रं प्रकल्पये
For you, I arrange the sacred thread for the yajña.
भूषणानि विचित्राणि कल्पयाम्यमरार्चित
I offer various ornaments, honored by the immortals.
गृहाण परम गन्ध कृपया परमेश्वर
Receive, O Supreme Lord, the highest fragrance with compassion.
जपाक्षतार्कधत्तूरान्विष्णौ नैवार्पयेत्क्वचित्
One should never offer hibiscus, unbroken rice, arka, or datura to Viṣṇu.
मालतीपुष्पक चैव नार्पयेत्तु महेश्वरे
Nor should one offer mālatī flowers to Maheśvara.
शक्तौ दूर्वार्कमन्दारान् गणेशे तुलसीं त्यजेत्
For Śakti, one should offer dūrvā, arka, and mandāra; for Gaṇeśa, tulasī must be avoided.
विष्णुक्रान्ता नागवल्ली दूर्वापामार्गदाडिमौ
Viṣṇukrāntā, nāgavallī, dūrvā, apāmārga, and pomegranate—
कदली बदरी धात्री तिन्तिणी बीजपूरकम्
Banana, jujube, amla, tamarind, and citron—
एतेषां तु फलैः कुर्याद्देवतापूजनं बुधः
A wise person should worship the deities with the fruits of these.
शुष्कैस्तु नार्चयेद्देवं पत्रैः पुष्पैः फलैरपि
One should not worship the deity with dried leaves, flowers, or fruits.
छिन्नभिन्नान्यपि मुने न दूष्याणि जगुर्बुधाः
O sage, even if leaves are cut or broken, the wise say they are not impure.
सर्वदा तुलसी शुद्धा बिल्वपत्राणि वै तथा
Tulasī is always pure, as are bilva leaves.
छात्रीदलैश्च दूर्वाभिर्नार्चयेज्जगदंबिकाम्
One should not worship Jagadambikā with umbrella-shaped leaves or dūrvā grass.
पुष्पपत्रादिकं विप्र यथोत्पन्नं तथार्पयेत्
O brāhmaṇa, one should offer flowers, leaves, and similar items just as they are obtained.
आघ्रेयं देवदेवेश धूपं भक्त्या गृहाम मे
O Lord of the gods, accept this fragrant incense from me with devotion.
घृतवर्तिसमायुक्तं गृहाण मम सत्कृतम्
Accept this lamp, prepared with ghee wicks, which I offer with respect.
भक्त्या गृहाण मे देव नैवेद्यन्तुष्टिदंसदा
With devotion, accept from me, O Lord, this food offering that always brings satisfaction.
कर्पूरादिसुगन्धाढ्यं यद्दत्तं तद्गृहाण मे
Accept from me whatever is given, enriched with the fragrance of camphor and other scents.
दद्यात्पुष्पाञ्जलिं पश्चात्कुर्यादावरणार्चनम्
One should offer a handful of flowers and then perform the worship of the protective directions.
सैव प्राची तु विज्ञेया ततो ऽन्या विदिशो दश
The eastern direction is to be known as the main one; then, the other ten directions are secondary.
नेत्रमग्रे दिक्षु चास्त्रं अङ्गमन्त्रैर्यथाक्रमम्
In the directions, place the gaze and the weapon, using the appropriate body mantras in sequence.
वराभयकरा ध्येयाः स्वस्वदिक्ष्वं गशक्तयः
Meditate on the deities with hands granting boons and fearlessness, each in their respective directions with their own powers.
सालङ्कारास्ततः पश्चात्सांगाः सपरिचारिकाः
Afterwards, worship those adorned, along with their limbs and attendants.
संपूजितास्तर्पिताश्च वरदाः संत्विदं पठेत्
Having been worshipped and satisfied, the boon-giving deities—recite this prayer.
अभीष्टसिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागतवत्सल
Grant me the fulfillment of my desire, O compassionate one who cherishes those who seek refuge.
इत्युञ्चार्य क्षिपेत्पुष्पाञ्जलिं देवस्य मस्तके
Having spoken thus, one should place the handful of flowers on the deity's head.
सायुधांस्तत इन्द्राद्यान्स्वस्वदिक्षु प्रपूजयेत्
Then, worship Indra and others, each with their weapons, in their respective directions.
ईशानो ऽथ विधिश्चैवमधस्तात्पन्न गाधिपः
Īśāna and Vidhi are below, and Pannaga is the lord beneath them.